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Interactive Map of Abandoned Uranium Mines on and near Navajo Nation

Map of Abandoned Uranium Mines on and near Navajo Nation.

Frequent Questions about the SW-846 Compendium and Related Documents

Frequently asked questions about SW-846

Managing and Reducing Wastes: A Guide for Commercial Buildings

This page contains tools and resources to help facility managers, building owners, tenants and other stakeholders improve waste management in their buildings, reduce costs and enhance sustainability.

Certified Electronics Recyclers

Learn how EPA encourages all electronics recyclers become certified by demonstrating to an accredited, independent third-party auditor and that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics.

National Recycling Goal: Recycling Rate Measurement

At the 2020 America Recycles Summit on November 17, 2020, EPA announced the overall national recycling goal of increasing the U.S. recycling rate to 50% by 2030. EPA is now soliciting comments on the recycling rate measurement methodology.

Oil Spills Prevention and Preparedness Guidance and References

This page contains guidance and references for oil prevention and preparedness programs, including the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule and Facility Response Plan (FRP) rule.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Regulations

RCRA laws and regulations

Regulations for Electronics Stewardship

Learn the rules for managing cathode ray tubes (CRTs)

Planning for Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)-Containing Disaster Debris

Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) guidance on planning for Natural Disaster Debris cleanup.

Disaster Debris Mitigation and Planning

To provide information on waste management planning and preparedness before a homeland security incident, including preparing for the large amounts of waste that would need to be managed when an incident occurs, such as a large-scale natural disaster.

State Authorization Rule Checklists 225 through 227 for Hazardous Waste Rulemakings Published Between July 2010 and June 2011

Rules, checklists, summaries and Federal Register Notice links related to State Program Advisory 35.

Waste Reduction Model Resources for Small Businesses and Organizations

This page provides a brief overview of how EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM) can be used by small businesses and organizations. The page includes a brief summary of uses of WARM for the audience and links to other resources.

Waste Reduction Model Public Comment

This is a public comment webpage for WARM version 16.

Waste Reduction Model Resources for State and Local Government/Solid Waste Planners

This page provides a brief overview of how EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM) can be used by state and local government/solid waste planners. The page includes a brief summary of uses of WARM for the audience and links to other resources.

U.S. Recycling Infrastructure Assessment and State Data Collection Reports

This webpage contains information about the August 2024 Reports to Congress - the U.S. Recycling Infrastructure Assessment and the Recycling Needs Survey and Assessment.

Recycling Infrastructure and Market Opportunities Map

EPA is releasing a geoplatform map of recycling markets that highlights existing infrastructure, per capita generation and recycling of post-consumer material and other relevant market factors.

Summary Report for Forum on Life-Cycle Approaches to Sustainably Manage Materials in Building and Infrastructure Projects

This document provides a high-level summary of the themes and potential actions identified during the Forum on Life Cycle Approaches to Sustainably Manage Materials in Building and Infrastructure Projects held January 30 – February 1, 2018, in Arlington.